Antonyms for uptown

Grammar : Adj

Spell : adverb, noun uhp-toun; adjective uhp-toun

Phonetic Transcription : adverb, noun ˈʌpˈtaʊn; adjective ˈʌpˌtaʊn

Definition of uptown

Origin : 1802, "the higher or upper portion of a town," from up + town. As this usually was the residential portion of a town (especially a port) the word had overtones of that. Specific meaning "more prosperous area of town" is recorded from 1946.

As in moneyed : adj rich
As in ostentatious : adj flashy, showy
As in prosperous : adj successful, thriving
As in rich : adj having a lot of money
As in snazzy : adj stylish
As in sophisticated : adj cosmopolitan, cultured
As in spiffy : adj stylish
As in stylish : adj fashionable
As in tasteful : adj nice, refined
As in worldly : adj sophisticated, materialistic
As in classy : adj stylish, having panache

Example sentences :

Say, Stilly, I'm off uptown to attend to the emptiness in this stone utensil.
Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr

This resolution coloured his reverie throughout the uptown journey.
Extract from : « The Fortune Hunter » by Louis Joseph Vance

His presence, and that of Mrs. Morton, at the uptown hotel, was known.
Extract from : « The Film of Fear » by Arnold Fredericks

I locked the study door, went back to my roadster, and headed her uptown.
Extract from : « The Million-Dollar Suitcase » by Alice MacGowan

So Helen left for uptown with her bundles, wearing her new suit and hat.
Extract from : « The Girl from Sunset Ranch » by Amy Bell Marlowe

But if you want to get uptown, the street cars is four blocks yan.
Extract from : « The Young Alaskans on the Missouri » by Emerson Hough

"Move upstairs more likely than uptown," replied that lady regretfully.
Extract from : « The Music Master » by Charles Klein

Crosstown, uptown, and downtown you may move without seeing her.
Extract from : « Strictly Business » by O. Henry

And I am bound to admit that the stables of my uptown place are fitted with marble.'
Extract from : « The Grand Babylon Hotel » by Arnold Bennett

His father came in from uptown at last, and asked: "Has Pony come in?"
Extract from : « Boy Life » by William Dean Howells

Synonyms for uptown

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